1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Wasp would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 396 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Hudson | Mercury |
Model | Super Wasp | Marauder |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3160 mm |