1983 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
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 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. 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 93 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 730 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mercury | Wartburg |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 312 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
