2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 2001 Mitsubishi ASX
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi ASX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi ASX would be higher. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi ASX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi ASX. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi ASX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi ASX weights approximately 326 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
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, 2001 Mitsubishi ASX (240 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2001 Mitsubishi ASX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mariner | 2001 Mitsubishi ASX | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mariner | ASX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 71 L |
