2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 360 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 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 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mountaineer | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 67 L |
