2001 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 32 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 490 kg more than 2001 BMW 320. 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Marauder |
Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |