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, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 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 | 2997 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |
