2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2012 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2012 Fiat Strada is newer by 6 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Strada.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Strada. 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 (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2012 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Mariner | Strada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
