2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1029 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | E-250 | Marauder |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3160 mm |