2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 33 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 429 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1968 Mercury Marauder. 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, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 171 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |
