1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 42 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
