2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 805 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mountaineer | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |