2005 Ford Explorer vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder

To start off, 2005 Ford Explorer 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, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 697 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.

Because 2005 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.

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