2001 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda 6 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 6 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
