1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 422 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |