2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Mountaineer and 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 570 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
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 (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mountaineer | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
