2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 575 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Silverado | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 458 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 85 L |