1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 316 kg more than 1968 Mercury Marauder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Marauder | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Mercury | Dodge |
Model | Marauder | Ram |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 453 Nm | 551 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2336 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1908 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3569 mm |