2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tesla Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tesla Roadster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 690 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Tesla Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Mercury | Tesla |
| Model | Mountaineer | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2352 mm |
