1989 Citroen XM vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Citroen XM would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 645 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Citroen XM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1989 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner. 2006 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1989 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1989 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | XM | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 57 L |
