2004 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2007 Holden Captiva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Holden Captiva (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Holden Captiva weights approximately 275 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.
Because 2007 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Holden Captiva 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, 2007 Holden Captiva (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Mariner | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
