2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (185 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 490 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 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 Mercury Mariner | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Mariner | 166 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 69 L |