2004 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E 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 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 196 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E.
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) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz E | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1799 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3160 mm |
