1981 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 830 kg more than 1957 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Trabant |
| Model | Grand Marquis | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |
