2006 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord 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 136 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 810 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
