2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mustang | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |
