2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (199 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 162 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (303 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Mountaineer | Outlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |