1983 Lancia Beta vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 792 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta. 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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lancia Beta | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Beta | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |