2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 446 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (276 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | TrailBlazer | Marauder |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |