2003 Mahindra Commander vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mahindra Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mahindra Commander would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 555 kg more than 2003 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mahindra Commander. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2003 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2003 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mahindra Commander | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mahindra | Mercury |
| Model | Commander | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2110 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
