2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
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 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Mariner | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Mariner | FX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 90 L |
