2005 Ford Freestar vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder

To start off, 2005 Ford Freestar 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestar. 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 Ford Freestar, 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 (453 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.

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