2008 Mercury Mariner vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mariner is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 982 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Mariner | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Trabant |
| Model | Mariner | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2298 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
