1980 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 255 kg more than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
Model | Grand Marquis | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3230 mm |