1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1970 Mercury Marauder is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four 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 33 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 115 kg more than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Daimler | Mercury |
Model | One-O-Four | Marauder |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3160 mm |