2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 5 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 823 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Mariner | F-450 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 142 L |