2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 930 kg more than 1990 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mariner | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 61 L |
