2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 944 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 158 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 540 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Marauder | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Marauder | 944 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
