2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Proton Gen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Proton Gen 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 101 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Gen. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 Proton Gen | |
Make | Mercury | Proton |
Model | Mountaineer | Gen |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |