2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 505 kg more than 1956 Rover P4. 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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1956 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1956 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Marauder | 1956 Rover P4 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Marauder | P4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |