2004 Mercury Marauder vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 295 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (380 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

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