1982 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 720 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Violet |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |