2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Terracan | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
