1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 28 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 570 kg more than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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 (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Step Wagon | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3160 mm |
