1973 Austin Marina vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Marina would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1973 Austin Marina. 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, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1973 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1973 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Marina | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |