2001 Mahindra Bolero 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 Mahindra Bolero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mahindra Bolero would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mahindra Bolero is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 227 kg more than 2001 Mahindra Bolero.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mahindra Bolero. (155 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mahindra Bolero. 2006 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2001 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 2001 Mahindra Bolero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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