1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1987 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1987 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 19 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 143 more horse power than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. 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 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Marauder | 1987 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Mercury | Skoda |
Model | Marauder | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 453 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |