2000 BMW 325 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 31 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 BMW 325. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 453 kg more than 2000 BMW 325. 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 325 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 325 | Marauder |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |