1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback 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, 2011 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 336 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Because 2011 Subaru Outback 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, 2011 Subaru Outback 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 (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Marauder | Outback |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2741 mm |
