1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 347 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
Model | Marauder | G37 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2850 mm |