2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mariner | Navara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
