1972 Mazda 616 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 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 840 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 616 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2920 mm |
