2004 Ford F-150 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 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, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Mercury Marauder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford F-150 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-150 | Marauder |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3160 mm |