2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mariner and 2005 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 714 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mariner | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mariner | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 2285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |
