2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (83 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Punto | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 85 L |
