1975 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 830 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX-3. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mazda RX-3 | 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-3 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2910 mm |