2008 Ford Edge vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Ford Edge 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 818 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge. 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 (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Edge | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Edge | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |