2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Holden UTE
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Holden UTE would be higher. 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 6 more horse power than 2006 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Holden UTE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Holden UTE | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Mountaineer | UTE |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |