1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 987 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Navajo | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
