2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is newer by 1 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, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (250 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 2 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Pacifica | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 85 L |
