2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1965 Steyr 650T. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1965 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1965 Steyr 650T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Marauder | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Mercury | Steyr |
| Model | Marauder | 650T |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1850 mm |
