1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder

To start off, 1970 Mercury Marauder is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 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 36 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 935 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.

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