1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1980 Fiat Panda is newer by 10 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 123 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Panda. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1980 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat Panda. (147 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat Panda | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Panda | Marauder |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1995 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3160 mm |