1969 Mercury Marauder vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 39 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 2008 Nissan 350Z.
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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Marauder | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Marauder | 350Z |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |