2005 Ford E-150 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 551 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-150 (373 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (137 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | E-150 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 57 L |
