1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 40 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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 184 kg more than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Marauder | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2920 mm |
