1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Fairlane would be higher. Both 1968 Ford Fairlane and 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis are equipped with a 5,766 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Fairlane (152 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 310 kg more than 1968 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fairlane | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |
