2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Skyline 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 210 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 835 kg more than 1984 Nissan Skyline. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Marauder | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Marauder | Skyline |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |