1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 645 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Taunus | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |