1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 726 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GT | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2710 mm |