2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1455 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1969 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 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Caterham | Mercury |
Model | 21 | Marauder |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |