2004 Dodge Caravan vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder

To start off, 2004 Dodge Caravan is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 313 kg more than 2004 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 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 1968 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Caravan, 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Caravan.

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