2004 Lincoln LS vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Lincoln LS 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln LS (232 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 308 kg more than 2004 Lincoln LS.
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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lincoln LS | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | LS | Marauder |
Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 171 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3160 mm |