1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1336 kg more than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
| Make | Mercury | Moretti |
| Model | Marauder | Spider Turismo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2160 mm |
