2002 Ford Puma vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Puma would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Ford Puma. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 890 kg more than 2002 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Puma. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Puma | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Puma | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
