2006 Ford Maverick vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer

To start off, both 2006 Ford Maverick and 2006 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Ford Maverick. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Ford Maverick. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Maverick.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Maverick 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
Make Ford Mercury
Model Maverick Mountaineer
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 4013 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 194 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 3700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1605 kg 1925 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 85 L


 

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