1981 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Marauder (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 560 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Granada | Marauder |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |