1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1023 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Marauder | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3320 mm |
