2008 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 652 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2004 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 2004 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 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, 2004 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (147 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Elantra | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Elantra | Marauder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 431 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |