1999 BMW 540 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1999 BMW 540 is newer by 30 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, 1999 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 224 kg more than 1999 BMW 540.
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, 1999 BMW 540 (439 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 540 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 540 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3160 mm |