2008 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 384 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Ford Focus (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Focus | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
