2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius is newer by 3 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 193 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.
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, 2008 Toyota Prius, 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Marauder | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Marauder | Prius |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |