2008 Infiniti FX vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Infiniti FX 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti FX (297 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 597 kg more than 2008 Infiniti FX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti FX. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti FX | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | FX | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
