2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 539 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (425 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Mariner | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mariner | Tundra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 100 L |