1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Marauder. (302 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 180 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.
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, 2004 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Dinan | Marauder |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 403 Nm | 431 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |