2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 395 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 928. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Mariner | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Mariner | 928 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 76 L |