2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 556 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |