1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1974 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 1974 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Marauder | 181 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |