1991 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1991 Italdesign Nazca 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 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Italdesign Nazca | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mercury |
| Model | Nazca | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3160 mm |
