2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2002 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 565 kg more than 2002 Toyota Camry.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Camry. 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, 2002 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2002 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mariner | Camry |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |