2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram.
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, 2007 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 85 L |
