1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 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 62 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 694 kg more than 1966 Moretti 2500. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Mercury | Moretti |
| Model | Marauder | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
