2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 207 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 123 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 207. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 768 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 207. 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 2007 Peugeot 207. 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 (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 207. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 207. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 207 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.
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2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Mountaineer | 207 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |