1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1995 Nissan Almera
To start off, 1995 Nissan Almera is newer by 25 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 30 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Almera. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 843 kg more than 1995 Nissan Almera. 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, 1995 Nissan Almera, 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Almera. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 1995 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Marauder | Almera |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2540 mm |