2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Boxster 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 52 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 630 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster. 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 Porsche Boxster. 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) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mountaineer | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 53 L |
