1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |