2001 Acura TL vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Acura TL.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura TL | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | TL | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |