2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 1996 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Justy 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 236 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1996 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Justy will offer significantly more control. 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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Justy. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1996 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 1996 Subaru Justy 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 | 1996 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Marauder | Justy |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |