1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1969 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Marauder 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 76 more horse power than 1969 Monteverdi 2000. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1969 Monteverdi 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 730 kg more than 1969 Monteverdi 2000. 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) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Monteverdi 2000. (157 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Monteverdi 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 1969 Monteverdi 2000 | |
| Make | Mercury | Monteverdi |
| Model | Marauder | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2560 mm |
