2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (245 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Mountaineer | Boxster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 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 | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |