1989 Buick Reatta vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1989 Buick Reatta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 148 kg more than 1989 Buick Reatta.
Because 1980 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 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Reatta, 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, 1989 Buick Reatta (285 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Reatta | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Reatta | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
