2003 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 845 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Expedition | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2619 mm |
