2011 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2011 Mercury Mariner and 2011 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ka. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 460 kg more than 2011 Ford Ka. 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, 2011 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka. 2011 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Mercury Mariner | 2011 Ford Ka | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Mariner | Ka |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 35 L |