1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1963 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Zastava 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Zastava 1300 would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1963 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1963 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1963 Zastava 1300. 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 (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Marauder | 1963 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Mercury | Zastava |
Model | Marauder | 1300 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 383 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2430 mm |