1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra is newer by 37 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 510 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra.
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, 2005 Opel Vectra, 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Marauder | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2620 mm |
