1979 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 695 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Capri | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |