1977 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 310 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada.
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, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Granada | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |