1969 Mercury Marauder vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 35 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 248 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 460 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (529 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Marauder | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mercury | Panoz |
Model | Marauder | Esperante |
Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 383 Nm | 529 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |