1968 AMC AMX vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Marauder. (302 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 528 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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 AMC AMX (576 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Marauder. (431 Nm). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | AMC | Mercury |
| Model | AMX | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2920 mm |
