2004 Fiat Ecobasis vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer

To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Ecobasis would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 709 kg more than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mountaineer (339 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. (162 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Ecobasis has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Ecobasis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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