2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 575 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Mountaineer | Boxster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 382 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |