1979 Ford LTD vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. Both 1979 Ford LTD and 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 64 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | LTD | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |