2003 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 855 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Cobra | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2900 mm |
