1975 Ford LTD vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 23 kg more than 2005 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | LTD | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2920 mm |
