1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2011 Dodge Durango

To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 308 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.

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