1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 27 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, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 156 kg more than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (303 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
