1995 Lada Niva vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Niva | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Niva | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |
