2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 184 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mariner | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 67 L |
