1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 29 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 676 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Because 1968 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (206 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Prelude | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Prelude | Marauder |
Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1319 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3160 mm |