1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 785 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Marea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner 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 Mercury Mariner (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Marea | Mariner |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |