1984 Honda Jazz 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 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Jazz 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 241 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Jazz. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Jazz | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Jazz | Marauder |
Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1231 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2900 mm |