1992 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 24 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 655 kg more than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Maserati Ghibli | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Ghibli | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3160 mm |
