2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 607 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Camaro | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3160 mm |
