1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (296 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 211 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon.
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 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Marauder. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Falcon | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
