2003 SsangYong Korando vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 201 kg more than 2011 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (308 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 SsangYong Korando | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | SsangYong | Mercury |
| Model | Korando | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
