1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1995 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1995 Opel Calibra is newer by 27 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 90 more horse power than 1995 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 830 kg more than 1995 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Calibra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 1995 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Marauder | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2610 mm |
