1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 375 kg more than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Avanti Avanti | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Avanti | Mercury |
Model | Avanti | Marauder |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3160 mm |