2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 2013 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Marauder 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 27 more horse power than 2013 Mazda CX-9. (269 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda CX-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2003 Mercury Marauder.
Because 2003 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-9, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Marauder | 2013 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Marauder | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1927 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5108 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1936 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1728 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
