1969 Mercury Marauder vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 27 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 603 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Marauder | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Marauder | 993 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2280 mm |
