2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mondeo (154 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
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 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mondeo | Mariner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1479 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |