2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
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 Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 585 kg more than 1996 Toyota Picnic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Picnic. 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 Picnic (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Picnic has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Picnic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Mariner | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mariner | Picnic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
