2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (172 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2840 mm |
