1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 34 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 57 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.
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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour, 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (303 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Grand Marquis | Accord Crosstour |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1747 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2797 mm |