1973 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 5 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, 1973 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 475 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Sedan.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Sedan | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Sedan | Marauder |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4340 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3160 mm |