1971 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1971 Bizzarrini GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Bizzarrini GT.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Bizzarrini GT | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Bizzarrini | Mercury |
Model | GT | Marauder |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3160 mm |