1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 470 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Marauder | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Marauder | Forester |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 453 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2616 mm |