1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 8 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 501 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 3.3 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 3.3 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3160 mm |