2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Holden Commodore.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Holden Commodore. 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 (427 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Commodore. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2007 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2007 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Mountaineer | Commodore |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |