2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestar 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (200 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (193 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 368 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestar. 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 Freestar (320 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (263 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Freestar | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
