1969 Mercury Marauder vs. 1995 Peugeot 406

To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 26 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 455 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 406.

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, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.

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