2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona 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 219 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 900 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona 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 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Marauder | Corona |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |