1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 111 kg more than 2011 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Stagea | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercury |
| Model | Stagea | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2619 mm |
