2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP) has 300 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 488 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Viper. 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Viper | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
