2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 144 kg more than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Terracan | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Terracan | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
