2004 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 6 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 415 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, 2010 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Mercury | Dodge |
Model | Mariner | Dakota |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 83 L |