1999 AC Aceca vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 5 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Marauder. (302 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 295 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, 2004 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (400 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Aceca | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
