2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2009 Mercury Mountaineer and 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (341 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.

Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 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.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Mercury Mountaineer 2009 Porsche 911
Make Mercury Porsche
Model Mountaineer 911
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4009 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 207 HP 341 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 254 Nm 288 Nm
Torque RPM 5100 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1310 mm


 

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