2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion and 2009 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 959 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fusion | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |