1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1968 Mercury Marauder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 500 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3160 mm |
