2004 Mazda B2500 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2500 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 1 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2500 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B2500 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4031 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3160 mm |
