1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1970 Mercury Marauder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 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 Daihatsu Consorte | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Consorte | Marauder |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3160 mm |