1973 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 468 kg more than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 1973 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Suburban | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2920 mm |
