1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 165 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 400.
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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 400 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 383 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |