2001 BMW 318 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 555 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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 (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Marauder |
Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3160 mm |