1954 Buick 40 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1969 Mercury Marauder is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 275 kg more than 1954 Buick 40.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1995 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3160 mm |