2004 Mercury Marauder vs. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet

To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Venturi Cabriolet 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 105 more horse power than 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 610 kg more than 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1993 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet 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 1993 Venturi Cabriolet
Make Mercury Venturi
Model Marauder Cabriolet
Year Released 2004 1993
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 302 HP 197 HP
Torque 431 Nm 296 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1905 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2410 mm


 

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