1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Megastar II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Megastar II would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Megastar II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 965 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II. 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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Megastar II. (170 Nm). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Megastar II | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Megastar II | Marauder |
Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4606 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 420 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1885 kg |