1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2008 Toyota RunX 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 843 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
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 Toyota RunX, 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Marauder | RunX |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 383 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2610 mm |