1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1995 Peugeot 806
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 806 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 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 69 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 806. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 550 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 806. 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, 1995 Peugeot 806, 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 806. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 806.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Marauder | 1995 Peugeot 806 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Marauder | 806 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2830 mm |