2004 Mercury Marauder vs. 1950 Simca 8
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 255 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 955 kg more than 1950 Simca 8. 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, 2004 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1950 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1950 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Marauder | 1950 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Marauder | 8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2450 mm |
