2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 25 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 689 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Mariner | Equator |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
