1981 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1996 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1996 Seat Ibiza is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Ibiza (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 Seat Ibiza.
Because 1981 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 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Seat Ibiza, 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, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1996 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
