1962 Maserati 151 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 151. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 151 would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 151 (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1962 Maserati 151.
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, 1962 Maserati 151 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 151 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Maserati 151 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 151 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 3942 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3160 mm |