1973 Holden Belmont 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 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 366 kg more than 1973 Holden Belmont.
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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden Belmont | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Belmont | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 228 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |