2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder

To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 82 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 Drifter 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 (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.

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