1978 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder

To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 879 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.

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