2008 Ford E-350 vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Ford E-350 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 848 kg more than 2008 Ford E-350.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-350. 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 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-350 | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | E-350 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 57 L |