1973 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 565 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 911 | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercury |
| Model | 911 | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1778 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2619 mm |
