2009 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape 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 124 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Escape | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
