2005 • Ford
Explorer
Ford Explorer 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) 2005Overall Score71.5/100
2005 Ford Explorer vs 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2003 • Mercury
Mountaineer
Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 i V8 (239 Hp) 2003Overall Score70.75/100
WINNER
Ford Explorer
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
71.5–70.75
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Ford ExplorerSpecificationMercury Mountaineer
FordMakeMercury
ExplorerModelMountaineer
2005Model year2003
Off-road vehicleBody typeOff-road vehicle
5Seats7
5Doors5
Performance
Ford ExplorerSpecificationMercury Mountaineer
8,6 s0–100 km/h—
158 km/hTop speed0 km/h
4601 ccEngine displacement4601 cc
242 HPPower239 HP
382 NmTorque380 Nm
8Cylinders8
Fuel & Consumption
Ford ExplorerSpecificationMercury Mountaineer
PetrolFuel typePetrol
85 ltFuel tank85 lt
16,8 ltUrban consumption—
12,4 ltExtra-urban consumption—
Transmission & Chassis
Ford ExplorerSpecificationMercury Mountaineer
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainRear-wheel drive
5Gears5
245/70 R16Tyre size245/70 R16 S
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Ford ExplorerSpecificationMercury Mountaineer
4813 mmLength4844 mm
1832 mmWidth1831 mm
1814 mmHeight1806 mm
1990 KgWeight1891 Kg
2890 mmWheelbase2880 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2005 Ford Explorer and 2003 Mercury Mountaineer approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Ford Explorer leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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