1980 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1962 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
Make | Mercury | Willys-Overland |
Model | Grand Marquis | Interlagos |
Year Released | 1980 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |