1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 565 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet. 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 1968 Dodge Coronet. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Coronet | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
