1978 Mazda Familia vs. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 886 kg more than 1978 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda Familia | 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Familia | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 804 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2910 mm |