2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 1978 Renault Alpine

To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (151 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.

Because 1978 Renault Alpine 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 Renault Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1978 Renault Alpine (204 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (137 Nm). This means 1978 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1978 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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