1969 Alpine A vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, both 1969 Alpine A and 1969 Mercury Marauder were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Marauder (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Alpine A. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1969 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1969 Alpine A. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alpine A | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A | Marauder |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1565 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |