2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-350 and 2009 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 959 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | E-350 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |