1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 452 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Kingswood | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |