2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 1970 AC 428
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 234 kg more than 1970 AC 428.
Because 1970 AC 428 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 1970 AC 428. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 1970 AC 428 | |
| Make | Mercury | AC |
| Model | Mariner | 428 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2450 mm |
