1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1969 Mercury Marauder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Marauder (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (113 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 695 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Zephyr | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
