2004 Mercury Marauder vs. 1971 Steyr Haflinger

To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Steyr Haflinger 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 275 more horse power than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Steyr Haflinger 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, 2004 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1971 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1971 Steyr Haflinger 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.

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