2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1027 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (496 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Expedition | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 85 L |