2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Will would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Will (189 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Toyota Will.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Will. 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, 2001 Toyota Will (274 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mariner | Will |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
