2001 Mahindra Commander vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner

To start off, 2005 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mahindra Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mahindra Commander would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (153 HP) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2001 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 109 kg more than 2001 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mahindra Commander 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, 2005 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mahindra Commander.

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