2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1054 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | E-350 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3160 mm |
