2001 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1 kg more than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Intrepid | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Intrepid | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
