2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge 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 67 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Edge. 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Mountaineer | Edge |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 132 L |
