1997 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 435 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3160 mm |
