2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (800 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 590 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12. 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, 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Mountaineer | Cerbera Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 57 L |
