1979 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 63 kg more than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Thunderbird | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |