1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 44 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 671 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Mercury | GMC |
| Model | Marauder | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2946 mm |
