1969 Mercury Marauder vs. 2009 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima is newer by 40 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, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 378 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2009 Nissan Maxima, 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Marauder | 2009 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Marauder | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |
