1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2003 Renault Be Bop
To start off, 2003 Renault Be Bop is newer by 33 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, 2003 Renault Be Bop (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 695 kg more than 2003 Renault Be Bop.
Because 2003 Renault Be Bop 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, 2003 Renault Be Bop 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) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (300 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Be Bop.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 2003 Renault Be Bop | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Marauder | Be Bop |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
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 | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 300 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2610 mm |