2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Tata Safari
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Tata Safari would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 156 kg more than 2005 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Mountaineer | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
