2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 713 kg more than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Freelander | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3160 mm |
