2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 848 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (225 Nm). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Marauder |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1835 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3160 mm |