2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 2 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 25 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 996 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Equinox | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |
