2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 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) has 208 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Marauder. (302 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 382 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) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Marauder. (431 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Marauder. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2006 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2006 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Marauder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8274 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 725 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |