1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 2008 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mariner is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 392 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Lancia Kappa (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner. 2008 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1998 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1998 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lancia Kappa | 2008 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Kappa | Mariner |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 15 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |