1957 Ford Zodiac vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 321 kg more than 1957 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Ford Zodiac 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 1957 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Zodiac | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Zodiac | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1778 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2619 mm |
