2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 575 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mondeo | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3160 mm |
