2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord 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 102 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 481 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord. 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 (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Mountaineer | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1444 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |