2006 Fiat Strada vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada.
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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (137 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Strada | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Strada | Mariner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |