1983 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2009 Toyota Corolla, 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Grand Marquis | Corolla |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |