1980 Ford Granada vs. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1980 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 312 kg more than 1980 Ford Granada. 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, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Granada. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Granada | 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Granada | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
