1983 Ford Orion vs. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1983 Ford Orion and 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1983 Ford Orion. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 814 kg more than 1983 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Orion, 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, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Orion | 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Orion | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |