2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2008 Pagani Zonda is newer by 2 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 695 kg more than 2008 Pagani Zonda.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pagani Zonda. 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, 2008 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2008 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2008 Pagani Zonda 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.
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2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Mercury | Pagani |
Model | Mountaineer | Zonda |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 594 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |