2005 Mazda B2500 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2500.
Because 2005 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2500 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B2500 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4030 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3160 mm |
