2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Mercury Marauder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Express | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3160 mm |
