2010 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 103 kg more than 2000 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2053 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1826 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 3270 mm |
