1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1971 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1971 Steyr Haflinger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Steyr Haflinger 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 1971 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Mercury | Steyr |
Model | Marauder | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 44 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 2840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 1510 mm |