2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Panda and 2007 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 881 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Panda | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 57 L |
