1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1969 Mercury Marauder is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 645 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Marauder |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3160 mm |