1969 Mercury Marauder vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 348 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1197 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Marauder | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Marauder | 917 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 798 kg |
