1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1969 Mercury Marauder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 325 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Caprice | Marauder |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3160 mm |