1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 205 kg more than 1995 Alpina B 12.
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, 1995 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercury |
| Model | B 12 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 171 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3160 mm |
