1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1975 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 404 is newer by 5 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 116 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 885 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1975 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Marauder | 404 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2850 mm |
