2008 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2011 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 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) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Commodore.

Because 2011 Holden Commodore 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 2011 Holden Commodore. 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) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Commodore. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Commodore 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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