2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Pacifica and 2006 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 391 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Pacifica | Mariner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 62 L |