2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Nissan Versa
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Mountaineer and 2009 Nissan Versa were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 88 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 479 kg more than 2009 Nissan Versa. 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 2009 Nissan Versa. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Versa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
