2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 2005 Peugeot 107
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 107 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Marauder 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 229 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 107. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 107. 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, 2005 Peugeot 107, 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 107. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 107. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2005 Peugeot 107 has manual transmission. 2005 Peugeot 107 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 | 2005 Peugeot 107 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Marauder | 107 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |