1970 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 790 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mazda RX-2 | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-2 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2920 mm |