1983 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 215 kg more than 1983 Buick Electra. 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, 2004 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
