1983 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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 Mercury Grand Marquis (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1965 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 600 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 767 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2010 mm |
