2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 698 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition 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 2009 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner, 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Expedition | Mariner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 57 L |