1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1978 Renault 18

To start off, 1978 Renault 18 is newer by 8 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 108 more horse power than 1978 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1978 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Renault 18, 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 18.

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