1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2011 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2011 Dodge Caliber is newer by 43 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 661 kg more than 2011 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Caliber, 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 2011 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Marauder | Caliber |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2634 mm |
