2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 288 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H.
Because 2010 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H. 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 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercury Mariner has manual transmission. 2009 Mercury Mariner will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mariner | 2010 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Mariner | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |