1965 AC Aceca vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1229 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca. 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 (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Aceca | Marauder |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3160 mm |