2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Strada 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 33 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 815 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada 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.
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2007 Fiat Strada | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Strada | Mariner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |