2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 4 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 118 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. (174 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mountaineer | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
