1978 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 805 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. 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, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |