2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 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 150 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 535 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 260 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 260 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 | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Marauder | 260 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |