2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Mountaineer and 2006 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 27 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Xterra. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 395 kg more than 2006 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Xterra. (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Mountaineer | Xterra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |