2005 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Terracan 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (200 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. (144 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 109 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan (340 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Terracan | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Terracan | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
