1990 Audi Coupe vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1990 Audi Coupe is newer by 21 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, 1990 Audi Coupe (217 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 575 kg more than 1990 Audi Coupe.
Because 1990 Audi Coupe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Audi Coupe will offer significantly more control. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi Coupe. (315 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi Coupe | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Coupe | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
