Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer
Highlights
| 2027 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$38,680
|
$29,480
|
| Towing Capacity |
5,000 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
14 City / 20 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
300 hp
|
210 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
7
|
7
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2027 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
300 @ 5500
|
210 @ 5100
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
310 @ 3500
|
254 @ 3700
|
| Displacement |
2.3 L/140
|
4.0L/245
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 29 Hwy
|
14 City / 20 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
12.2 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
P235/65R18
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
18 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
18 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/65HR18
|
P235/65R18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/65HR18
|
P235/65R18
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
18 x -TBD- in
|
Suspension
| 2027 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2027 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
19
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Variable Assist Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2027 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
48 in
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
8 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
79 in
|
74 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
59 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Wheelbase |
119 in
|
114 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
50 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
67 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
67 in
|
62 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
33 in
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
199 in
|
194 in
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
40 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
16 ft³
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
41 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
62 in
|
59 in
|
| Height, Overall |
70 in
|
73 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
Not Available in
|
| Front Hip Room |
59 in
|
55 in
|
| Third Leg Room |
32 in
|
Not Available in
|
| Liftover Height |
33 in
|
34 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
6
|
5
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
65 in
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
153 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
46 ft³
|
45 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
21 in
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
84 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
62 in
|
59 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
41 in
|
Not Available in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
86 ft³
|
| Third Head Room |
39 in
|
Not Available in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2027 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,344 lbs
|
4,525 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
525 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
23 gal
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
5,000 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Safety
| 2027 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2027 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2027 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
121
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
650
|
Brakes
| 2027 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
11.9 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
12.0 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Pwr
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2027 Ford Explorer is more reliable than the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2027 Explorer versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2010 Mountaineer.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2027 Ford Explorer is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer with 24 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is cheaper than the 2027 Ford Explorer with a $29,480 starting MSRP versus a $38,680 starting MSRP.
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