2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 2012 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2012 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 72 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Fiat Ulysse (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 2012 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Mariner | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
