1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 430 kg more than 1997 Dodge Viper.
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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Viper | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Marauder |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3160 mm |