2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda and 2009 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 786 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Panda | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |
