2007 Maserati GranSport 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 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 239 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maserati GranSport. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | GranSport | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
