1968 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1969 Mercury Marauder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort 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 97 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Marauder |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |