1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan 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 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 469 kg more than 2010 Mercury Milan.
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 Mercury Milan, 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Marauder | Milan |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2728 mm |