1998 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
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 Volvo S80 (291 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Volvo S80 | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Volvo | Mercury |
Model | S80 | Mariner |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2460 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |