1980 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1999 Acura EL
To start off, 1999 Acura EL is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura EL (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 601 kg more than 1999 Acura EL.
Because 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Acura EL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1999 Acura EL | |
| Make | Mercury | Acura |
| Model | Grand Marquis | EL |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2619 mm |
