2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 2 kg more than 2007 Nissan Navara.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Navara. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Navara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
