2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Marauder (172 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 25 kg more than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Ducato | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
