1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 326 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger.
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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (486 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Charger | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Charger | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5899 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 486 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |