2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2006 Peugeot Partner
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Peugeot Partner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot Partner. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot Partner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 725 kg more than 2006 Peugeot Partner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Peugeot Partner. 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot Partner. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot Partner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2006 Peugeot Partner | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Mariner | Partner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
