1971 Maserati Indy vs. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 210 kg more than 1971 Maserati Indy.
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 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Maserati Indy | 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Indy | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4718 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |