1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1987 TVR Type S
To start off, 1987 TVR Type S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR Type S 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 790 kg more than 1987 TVR Type S.
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 (303 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR Type S. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR Type S.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1987 TVR Type S | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Grand Marquis | Type S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2300 mm |