2008 Buick Enclave vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2008 Buick Enclave 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 Buick Enclave (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Buick Enclave.
Because 1968 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Enclave. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Enclave | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3160 mm |
