1976 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 792 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Porsche 911 | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Porsche | Mercury |
Model | 911 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2911 mm |