1983 Audi UR vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Audi UR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Audi UR would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Audi UR. (198 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1983 Audi UR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 271 kg more than 1983 Audi UR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1983 Audi UR (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1983 Audi UR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi UR | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | UR | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
