1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1525 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 595 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 595 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3160 mm |
