1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 11 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 57 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 945 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Marauder | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2580 mm |
