2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 812 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
