2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 1971 Seat 124
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Seat 124 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 995 kg more than 1971 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Mariner | 1971 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Mariner | 124 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
