1999 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (296 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 275 kg more than 1999 AC Aceca.
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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Aceca | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Aceca | Marauder |
Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |