2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
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 Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3160 mm |
