1985 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 740. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 478 kg more than 1983 Volvo 740. 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, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 740. (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Grand Marquis | 740 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |