2004 Fiat Ecobasis vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner

To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 5 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 585 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 2009 Mercury Mariner 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. (162 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ecobasis. 2009 Mercury Mariner 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. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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