2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 633 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2006 Nissan 350Z, 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Marauder | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3491 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
