1976 Mazda RX-2 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 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 872 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-2. 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, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda RX-2 | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-2 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 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 |
