2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Hyundai Equus. 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, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Hyundai Equus | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Equus | Marauder |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4500 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 420 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |