2004 Mercury Marauder vs. 1985 Reliant SE6
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Reliant SE6 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 169 more horse power than 1985 Reliant SE6. (133 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 651 kg more than 1985 Reliant SE6. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant SE6. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1985 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1985 Reliant SE6 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 | 1985 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Reliant |
| Model | Marauder | SE6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2650 mm |
