2005 Mercury Marauder vs. 2012 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 7 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 43 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Mercury Marauder.
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, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Veracruz.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Marauder | 2012 Hyundai Veracruz | |
Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
Model | Marauder | Veracruz |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1946 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1806 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2804 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |