2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Defender | Marauder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 303 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1885 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 72 L |