1975 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1975 Jensen Interceptor 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jensen Interceptor (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 26 kg more than 1975 Jensen Interceptor.
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, 1975 Jensen Interceptor (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jensen Interceptor | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | Interceptor | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3160 mm |
