2008 BMW X3 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 BMW X3.
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, 2008 BMW X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X3 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3160 mm |
