2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
