1996 Maserati Shamal 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 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 605 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Shamal | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
