2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-450 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2840 mm |
