1980 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 19 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 142 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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
