2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (321 HP) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 541 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Mountaineer | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 321 HP |
Torque | 345 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |