1975 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 18 kg more than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba. (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Cordoba | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Cordoba | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 4602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |