2004 Fiat Idea vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder

To start off, 2004 Fiat Idea is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Idea. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 845 kg more than 2004 Fiat Idea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 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 1970 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Idea, 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Idea. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Idea.

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