1962 Volvo 220 vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo 220 would be higher. 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 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 500 kg more than 1962 Volvo 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Volvo 220 | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Volvo | Mercury |
| Model | 220 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
