2006 Jeep Liberty vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Liberty 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
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 Jeep Liberty (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Liberty | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Liberty | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 4015 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 85 L |
