2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 951 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-350 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 85 L |
