1982 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1967 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 280 kg more than 1967 Pontiac GTO.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1967 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Grand Marquis | GTO |
Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 6375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2930 mm |