1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 502 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Zephyr | 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Zephyr | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2920 mm |
