1990 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 350 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Electra. 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
