1968 Holden Belmont 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 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 721 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Holden Belmont 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 1968 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Belmont | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
