1969 Mercury Marauder vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Marauder would be higher. 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 57 more horse power than 1971 NSU Ro 80. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1971 NSU Ro 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 785 kg more than 1971 NSU Ro 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80, 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 NSU Ro 80. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 NSU Ro 80.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Marauder | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
Make | Mercury | NSU |
Model | Marauder | Ro 80 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 82 L |