1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 580 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | GTV | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 262 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1680 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2910 mm |