1971 Holden Torana vs. 2008 Mercury Mariner

To start off, 2008 Mercury Mariner is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1022 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Holden Torana 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 1971 Holden Torana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana. 2008 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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