2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 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 5,930 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (296 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (420 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB9 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5930 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
