2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 171 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 185 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
Because 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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 1988 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mariner. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercury Mariner | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mariner | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2010 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4458 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2740 mm |