1975 Chevrolet Nova 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 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 151 kg more than 1975 Chevrolet Nova.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (333 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1975 Chevrolet Nova has manual transmission. 1975 Chevrolet Nova 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 Chevrolet Nova | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Nova | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |