1993 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 625 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Because 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner. 2010 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Toyota | Mercury |
Model | Land Cruiser | Mariner |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1806 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2619 mm |