1976 Mazda 616 vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 922 kg more than 1976 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda 616 | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 616 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
