2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 545 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Mariner | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mariner | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| 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 | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
