1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 12 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 190 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | Pinin | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3160 mm |
