1968 Trabant P 601 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 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 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 145 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 900 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Trabant P 601 | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Trabant | Mercury |
| Model | P 601 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 615 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 62 L |
