1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2008 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Fabia is newer by 38 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 108 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 819 kg more than 2008 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 2008 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Mercury | Skoda |
| Model | Marauder | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2470 mm |
