1991 Audi 100 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1991 Audi 100 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, 1991 Audi 100 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 489 kg more than 1991 Audi 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Audi 100. (250 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 100 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 100 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
