1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1994 ZAZ Slavuta
To start off, 1994 ZAZ Slavuta is newer by 16 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, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1994 ZAZ Slavuta. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1994 ZAZ Slavuta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 930 kg more than 1994 ZAZ Slavuta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 ZAZ Slavuta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 ZAZ Slavuta. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 ZAZ Slavuta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1994 ZAZ Slavuta | |
Make | Mercury | ZAZ |
Model | Grand Marquis | Slavuta |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2330 mm |