1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 308. (255 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 540 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308. 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, 2004 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 308 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2920 mm |