2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 204 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Durango | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 85 L |
