1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 875 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Sierra | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
