2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 2 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP) has 283 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 491 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford GT 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | GT 500 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |
