1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang 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 223 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 90 L |