1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 42 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 112 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury Marauder | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Marauder | Panda |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2310 mm |
