1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1970 Mercury Marauder is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1951 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 445 kg more than 1951 Mercury Roadster. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercury Roadster | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Roadster | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3160 mm |
