1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 7 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 420 kg more than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Aspen | Marauder |
Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3160 mm |