2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 581 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Cresta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Mariner | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mariner | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
