1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1969 Mercury Marauder is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1969 Mercury Marauder. 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | 62 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
