1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Triumph TR7 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 44 more horse power than 1980 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 705 kg more than 1980 Triumph TR7. 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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Grand Marquis | TR7 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |