2007 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti FX. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti FX.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Infiniti FX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti FX. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti FX | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | FX | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
