2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1700 kg more than 2010 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Excursion | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 62 L |
