1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V 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 65 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 8V | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 8V | Marauder |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3160 mm |