2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mariner (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda 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, 2004 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2004 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Panda | Mariner |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |