2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord 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 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 670 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Opel Rekord 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 1978 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Mariner | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Mariner | Rekord |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |