2009 BMW 135 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 41 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, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 495 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 135 | Marauder |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3160 mm |