1969 Mercury Marauder vs. 1981 Seat 127
To start off, 1981 Seat 127 is newer by 12 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 125 more horse power than 1981 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1981 Seat 127. 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, 1981 Seat 127, 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Marauder | 1981 Seat 127 | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Marauder | 127 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2230 mm |