1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 155 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 5.8 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |