2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1480 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Caterham | Mercury |
Model | 21 | Marauder |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3160 mm |