1954 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1970 Mercury Marauder is newer by 16 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), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 320 kg more than 1954 Buick 40. 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3160 mm |