2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Swift 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 (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 790 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Swift. 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 (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Mountaineer | Swift |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 40 L |