1991 BMW M12 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW M12. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW M12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M12 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |
