2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (200 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 89 kg more than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mariner (262 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Mariner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 262 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 62 L |