1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (152 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 95 kg more than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
