1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1982 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1982 Nissan Patrol is newer by 12 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 77 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Because 1982 Nissan Patrol 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, 1982 Nissan Patrol 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 1982 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Marauder | Patrol |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2980 mm |