1975 AC 428 vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 276 kg more than 1975 AC 428.
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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1975 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1975 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 AC 428 | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | 428 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 639 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |