1982 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Avensis (123 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 430 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
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, 1997 Toyota Avensis, 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Grand Marquis | Avensis |
Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |