1976 Mazda 818 vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 748 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818. 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda 818 | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 818 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2920 mm |