2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2006 Ford Galaxy 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 Ford Galaxy.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Ford Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner. 2006 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Galaxy | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Galaxy | Mariner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |