2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (164 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 579 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (207 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 6 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
