2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 1970 Zastava 1300

To start off, 2005 Mercury Mariner is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (153 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 599 kg more than 1970 Zastava 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Zastava 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 1300. 2005 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1970 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1970 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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