1995 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 26 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, 1995 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 490 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |