1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2007 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2007 Holden Captiva is newer by 37 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 23 more horse power than 2007 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2007 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Holden Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Holden Captiva 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, 2007 Holden Captiva 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 2007 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Marauder | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
