2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 315 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Corona 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 1974 Toyota Corona. 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Mariner | Corona |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4458 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2510 mm |
