1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2004 Nissan 350Z is newer by 34 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, 2004 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 535 kg more than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 2004 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Marauder | 350Z |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 372 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2690 mm |