1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1987 Saab 900
To start off, 1987 Saab 900 is newer by 17 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, 1987 Saab 900 (175 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 710 kg more than 1987 Saab 900.
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, 1987 Saab 900, 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Saab 900. (273 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 1987 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Marauder | 900 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2720 mm |
