2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Ram | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Ram | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |