1985 Mazda 323 vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 982 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 323 | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1070 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2920 mm |
