1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2009 Saturn Aura
To start off, 2009 Saturn Aura is newer by 39 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 2 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Aura. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Aura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 651 kg more than 2009 Saturn Aura. 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, 2009 Saturn Aura, 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Aura. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 2009 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Marauder | Aura |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2860 mm |
