1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2013 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 45 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, 2013 Hyundai Sonata (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 544 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Sonata.
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, 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 2013 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Marauder | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2795 mm |
