2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2007 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Stavic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Stavic would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Stavic. (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2007 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Mountaineer | Stavic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 3198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
