2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Grande Punto | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
