2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 419 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda Tribute (266 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda Tribute | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Tribute | Mariner |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 184 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 57 L |