1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 33 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX 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 | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Grand Marquis | FX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2885 mm |
