1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1249 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300. 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, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 1300 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |
