1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 353 kg more than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Calais | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 90 L |
