1984 Audi 90 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1984 Audi 90 is newer by 15 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 33 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 735 kg more than 1984 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 90 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3160 mm |
