2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Peugeot 405 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 207 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 405. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 725 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 405, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 405. (180 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 405. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1988 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1988 Peugeot 405 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.
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2003 Mercury Marauder | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Marauder | 405 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |