2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 597 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2010 Nissan Frontier is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mariner | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1926 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
