2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 790 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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 Kia Sorento (353 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sorento | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
