1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 249 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 945 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 2004 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Taunus | Marauder |
Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |