2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 528 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mustang | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3160 mm |
