1982 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1982 Subaru DL
To start off, both 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1982 Subaru DL were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 51 more horse power than 1982 Subaru DL. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1982 Subaru DL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 860 kg more than 1982 Subaru DL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Subaru DL, 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, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Subaru DL. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Subaru DL.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1982 Subaru DL | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Grand Marquis | DL |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |