2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1155 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda, 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Panda | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3160 mm |
