2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 2001 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (217 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 15 kg more than 2003 Mercury Marauder.
Because 2001 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Rexton 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 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Rexton. (307 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Marauder | 2001 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Marauder | Rexton |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |