2008 Mercury Mariner vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2011 Ford F-350 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 2011 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Mariner | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Mariner | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2298 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 132 L |