2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
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, 2010 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Mariner | FX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
