1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Because 1970 Buick Centurion 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 1970 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Centurion | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Centurion | Mariner |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6550 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2630 mm |