1983 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 175 kg more than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Because 1983 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
