Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Escape Hybrid Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mercury Mountaineer packs quite a wallop and will knock the Ford Escape Hybrid down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Mercury Mountaineer most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mountaineer's engine is tremendously more sizeable than the Ford's. Keep in mind that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Mercury packs quite a punch compared to the Ford Escape Hybrid when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Mercury Mountaineer over the Ford Escape Hybrid. Towing is significantly more the Mercury Mountaineer's forte than it is the Ford Escape Hybrid's.

Convenience
The Mountaineer's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Ford Escape Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Escape Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Mercury Mountaineer, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Mercury provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Ford, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Mercury is significantly more bulky than the Ford Escape Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mercury Mountaineer than the Ford Escape Hybrid because of its bigger tank. The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Mountaineer compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford Escape Hybrid's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the Mercury.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Ford Escape Hybrid to the dealership as the Mercury. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Ford Escape Hybrid is the winner in terms of fuel economy. The Ford Escape Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Mercury Mountaineer. As far as MSRP, the Ford Escape Hybrid doesn't cost much less than the Mountaineer. The Mercury Mountaineer will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Ford. The Ford will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Mercury Mountaineer.

Warranty
The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Mountaineer have the same basic warranty.