2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Mountaineer | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 411 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5603 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2192 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1994 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3386 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 98 L |