1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 41 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 758 kg more than 1970 Mercury Marauder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Marauder | Express |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 2753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3429 mm |
