1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 39 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, 2007 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 Renault Espace.
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, 2007 Renault Espace, 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Marauder | Espace |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2870 mm |
