2007 BMW M5 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 39 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, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 BMW M5.
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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M5 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3160 mm |
