1956 Ford Popular vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 836 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Popular | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Popular | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |
