2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Hyundai Terracan (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Terracan | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
