1976 Ford Fairlane 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 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 473 kg more than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Fairlane. 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 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fairlane | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
