1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1993 Renault 21
To start off, 1993 Renault 21 is newer by 25 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1993 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 975 kg more than 1993 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault 21, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 1993 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Marauder | 21 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2820 mm |
