1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 Mercury Marauder.
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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Marauder. (431 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Eldorado | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
