1979 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1974 Porsche 908
To start off, 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 908. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 908 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1974 Porsche 908.
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 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1974 Porsche 908 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Grand Marquis | 908 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2195 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 666 kg |