1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 579 kg more than 2004 Renault Clio.
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 @ 2600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 2004 Renault Clio | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Marauder | Clio |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7150 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2480 mm |