2005 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 825 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daewoo Lacetti | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
Model | Lacetti | Marauder |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3160 mm |