2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel 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 272 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1351 kg more than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 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 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1967 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1967 Reliant Rebel 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 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Mercury | Reliant |
| Model | Marauder | Rebel |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 27 L |
