1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1968 Zastava 1300
To start off, both 1968 Mercury Marauder and 1968 Zastava 1300 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP) has 152 more horse power than 1968 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1968 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1968 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 (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 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 1968 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Marauder | 1968 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Mercury | Zastava |
Model | Marauder | 1300 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 453 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 984 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 |