2002 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2002 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 34 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, 2002 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 695 kg more than 2002 Jensen SV-8.
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, 2002 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jensen SV-8 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | SV-8 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3160 mm |
