1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 476 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Citroen | Mercury |
Model | Rally Raid | Mariner |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6550 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |