2008 Kia Cerato vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2008 Kia Cerato is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 581 kg more than 2008 Kia Cerato.
Because 2004 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cerato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cerato. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Cerato has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Cerato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Cerato | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Cerato | Marauder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1324 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |