2010 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saab 05-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saab 05-Sep would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (247 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 368 kg more than 2005 Saab 05-Sep.
Because 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saab 05-Sep, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Mountaineer | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2053 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1826 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
