2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. Both 2009 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Nissan Navara are equipped with a 2,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 199 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Mariner | Navara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |