2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2006 Subaru Justy
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Subaru Justy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Justy. (99 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2006 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Justy 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 (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Justy. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Justy. 2006 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Justy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2006 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Mariner | Justy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 41 L |
