2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Marauder 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 154 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Marauder | Quantum |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |