2007 Cadillac STS vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2007 Cadillac STS 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 Cadillac STS (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | STS | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3160 mm |
