2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 187 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
