2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla 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 195 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 720 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Marauder | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Marauder | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |