1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 155 kg more than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Marauder | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Marauder | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3230 mm |