2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 2006 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2006 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Marauder | 2006 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Marauder | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |