1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 827 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Vega | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Vega | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |