2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (225 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (325 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
