1973 Mazda Chante vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1973 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Chante | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Chante | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 5766 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |
