1980 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 60 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. 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, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Electra | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |