2004 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Ram and 2004 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,882 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (152 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1604 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mariner. 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, 2004 Dodge Ram (753 Nm) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Ram | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Ram | Mariner |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5882 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 753 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3149 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 62 L |