2009 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Terios 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1255 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Marauder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Terios 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Terios | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Terios | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3160 mm |
