2010 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 408 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Because 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 408, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Mountaineer | 408 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1826 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2710 mm |
