2008 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ka.
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 Mercury Mariner (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka. 2008 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercury Mariner | 2011 Ford Ka | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Mariner | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |