2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 472 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Viper | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
