2005 SsangYong Korando vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 350 kg more than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Korando | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | SsangYong | Mercury |
| Model | Korando | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
