2008 Peugeot 407 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 432 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 407.
Because 2010 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 407, 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 407. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 407 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 407 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Peugeot | Mercury |
| Model | 407 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
