2004 Mercury Marauder vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo 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 262 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo 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 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mercury | Smart |
| Model | Marauder | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 22 L |
