1968 Plymouth VIP vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 17 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Because 1968 Plymouth VIP 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 Plymouth VIP. 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth VIP | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mercury |
| Model | VIP | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1647 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
