2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2009 Mercury Mariner and 2009 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 697 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner 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, 2009 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mariner | Quest |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
