2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Vibe 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 170 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Vibe.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Mountaineer | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
