2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 188 kg more than 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Mariner | 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mariner | Aurora |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
