2007 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 658 kg more than 2007 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 2007 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 (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |