1970 Mercury Marauder vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 43 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 74 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 615 kg more than 2013 Toyota Prius. 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, 2013 Toyota Prius, 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Marauder | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Marauder | Prius |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2700 mm |