1975 Chrysler Centura vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 565 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Centura.
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, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Centura. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Centura | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Centura | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |