1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2011 Honda Stream
To start off, 2011 Honda Stream 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Honda Stream. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 519 kg more than 2011 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Stream, 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 2011 Honda Stream | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Marauder | Stream |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |