2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 221 kg more than 1969 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1969 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Mariner | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mariner | Century |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |