2009 Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 45 kg more than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
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, 2011 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mondeo | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
