1995 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mariner (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 410 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2004 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Mariner |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |