1997 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1997 Ford Explorer. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Mercury Marauder.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Explorer | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Explorer | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
