1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus 340 R | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | 340 R | Marauder |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 383 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |