2002 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 109 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Stilo. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 619 kg more than 2002 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Stilo | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |
