1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2010 BMW 135
To start off, 2010 BMW 135 is newer by 40 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, 2010 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 335 kg more than 2010 BMW 135.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 2010 BMW 135 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Marauder | 135 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2659 mm |