1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 1999 Rover 800
To start off, 1999 Rover 800 is newer by 31 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 32 more horse power than 1999 Rover 800. (173 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 585 kg more than 1999 Rover 800. 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, 1999 Rover 800, 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 (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 1999 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Marauder | 800 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2780 mm |
