1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 570 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Celica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
