2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 485 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mountaineer | Tundra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |