2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Sunbeam Alpine 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 225 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 875 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Marauder | 1970 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
Model | Marauder | Alpine |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |