2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda 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 107 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Panda | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3160 mm |
