2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 2005 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 807 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 165 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 807. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 807. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 87 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 807. 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 807, 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 807. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 807. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2005 Peugeot 807 has manual transmission. 2005 Peugeot 807 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 807 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Marauder | 807 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |