2008 BMW 316 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2008 BMW 316 is newer by 40 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 620 kg more than 2008 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 316 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 316 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3160 mm |
