1970 Reliant Bug vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1459 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1970 Reliant Bug has manual transmission. 1970 Reliant Bug will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Reliant Bug | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Reliant | Mercury |
| Model | Bug | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 408 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2800 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 72 L |
