1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 1998 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Neon is newer by 28 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 40 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 885 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Neon. 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, 1998 Plymouth Neon, 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 1998 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Marauder | Neon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2650 mm |
