1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 42 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, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 395 kg more than 2010 BMW 328.
Because 2010 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Marauder | 328 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2761 mm |
