1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 12 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Saloon | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 72 L |