2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1995 Peugeot 806
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Peugeot 806. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Peugeot 806 would be higher. 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 118 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 806. (92 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 285 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 806. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Peugeot 806. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 806. (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 806.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1995 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Mountaineer | 806 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
