2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 306 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Mountaineer | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |