1983 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 22 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 195 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, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
