2008 BMW 760 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2008 BMW 760 is newer by 38 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, 2008 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 760 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 Mercury Marauder. 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, 2008 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 760 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 760 | Marauder |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 440 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3160 mm |