2004 Mercury Mariner vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mariner (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 190 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Crown 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 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mariner | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mariner | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
