2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Fabia 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Mountaineer | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
