1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 584 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Mercury | Mazda |
Model | Marauder | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1411 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2700 mm |