2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 642 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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, 1989 Nissan Prairie (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (137 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Mariner | Prairie |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |