2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Blackhawk would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP) has 258 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 131 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Buick Blackhawk 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 2001 Buick Blackhawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Blackhawk | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
