2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Express | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 100.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |
