1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2010 Ford E-250
To start off, 2010 Ford E-250 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 Ford E-250 (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 145 kg more than 2010 Ford E-250.
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, 2010 Ford E-250, 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-250. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 2010 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Marauder | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2824 mm |
