2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 383 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
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 Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mondeo | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
