1969 Mercury Marauder vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 43 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, 2012 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 495 kg more than 2012 Honda CR-V.
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, 2012 Honda CR-V, 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Marauder | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Marauder | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 58 L |
