1994 BMW 750 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1994 BMW 750 is newer by 25 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. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1969 Mercury Marauder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 750 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 750 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3160 mm |