1987 Toyota Camry vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Camry. (83 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 245 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (164 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Camry | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercury |
| Model | Camry | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2619 mm |
