2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 104 kg more than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Taurus. 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, 2011 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Mariner | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Mariner | Taurus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 72 L |