2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Mountaineer and 2006 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 630 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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 (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Mountaineer | Boxster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |