1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina 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) has 122 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Cortina | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Cortina | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 171 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |
