1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, both 1968 Buick Riviera and 1968 Mercury Marauder were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Riviera | Marauder |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3160 mm |