1982 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 30 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, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Acura TL | |
Make | Mercury | Acura |
Model | Grand Marquis | TL |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2776 mm |