2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2004 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Aztek. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Aztek would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Aztek. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Aztek.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2004 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Mountaineer | Aztek |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 69 L |
