1954 Ferrari 625 F1 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 Ferrari 625 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 (247 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1.
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.
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1954 Ferrari 625 F1 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 625 F1 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3160 mm |