1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Centurion | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Centurion | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2910 mm |