2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 24 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mariner | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1926 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
