1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (296 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 88 kg more than 2003 Mercury Marauder. 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 400 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 72 L |
