2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (240 HP) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1199 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Seicento | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 85 L |
