2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 313 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (270 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Mountaineer | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |
