2007 Infiniti FX vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Infiniti FX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti FX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2007 Infiniti FX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Infiniti FX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Infiniti FX (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti FX | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | FX | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
