1986 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 813 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Capri | Marauder |
Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1995 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |