1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 63 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 505 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Marauder | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2580 mm |
