2004 Mercury Marauder vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 132 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 431 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 Marauder (431 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Marauder | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Marauder | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
