1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 701 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Navajo | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
