2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (400 HP) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Range Rover (570 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Range Rover | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 344 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 85 L |