2006 Chevrolet Kodiak vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Kodiak (820 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Kodiak | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 207 HP |
| Torque | 820 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
