1995 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 27 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 445 kg more than 1995 BMW 525.
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 (383 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 525 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 525 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |