2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Premacy 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 (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 462 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy. 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, 2003 Mazda Premacy (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (137 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Premacy | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Premacy | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 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 | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |
