1976 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 27 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Electra | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |