2006 Maserati MC12 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 685 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.
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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati MC12 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | MC12 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3160 mm |
