2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 2 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (247 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W.
Because 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Mountaineer | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |