2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (178 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 226 kg more than 2008 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Charger | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |
