2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 839 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
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2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Mountaineer | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 345 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2489 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |