2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 189 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4015 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 344 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 85 L |