1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (152 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 5 kg more than 1981 Avanti Avanti.
Because 2004 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Avanti | Mercury |
| Model | Avanti | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
