2007 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Quattroporte | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3160 mm |
