2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Falcon | Mariner |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1579 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |