2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 791 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2718 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 344 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1917 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 85 L |