1991 Acura Legend vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder

To start off, 1991 Acura Legend is newer by 21 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1991 Acura Legend. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 445 kg more than 1991 Acura Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Acura Legend, 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura Legend. (220 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura Legend.

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