1988 Ford Meteor vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 2005 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 2005 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Meteor, 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, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Meteor | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Meteor | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
