1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (653 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 514 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo weights approximately 120 kg more than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (815 Nm) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (353 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 512 BBi Turbo | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 653 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 815 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
