2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 545 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision.
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 Mercedes-Benz Vision (530 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (453 Nm). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | Vision | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3160 mm |
