2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2009 Nissan GT-R is newer by 3 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, 2009 Nissan GT-R (478 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 483 kg more than 2009 Nissan GT-R.
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, 2009 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Nissan GT-R | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Mountaineer | GT-R |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |