1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 17 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 863 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari 208 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 208 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 85 L |