2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. 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 2005 Honda Accord. 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 (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Mountaineer | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |