1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 50 kg more than 1993 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Riviera | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 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 | 1765 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |