1969 Mercury Marauder vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 44 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 650 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercury Marauder | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Marauder | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2645 mm |
