2005 Mazda Etude vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder

To start off, 2005 Mazda Etude is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Marauder (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Etude. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Etude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 950 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 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 1969 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Etude, 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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.

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