2004 Ford Freestar vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Ford Freestar 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 Freestar (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 56 kg more than 2004 Ford Freestar.
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 Ford Freestar, 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) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Freestar | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Freestar | Marauder |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3160 mm |