2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mariner (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 247 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner 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, 2004 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Focus | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 62 L |
