1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1643 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 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 1957 Berkeley Sports. 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 (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Berkeley | Mercury |
Model | Sports | Mariner |
Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 57 L |