1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 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 130 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 600 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3160 mm |
