1989 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 526 kg more than 1971 Mercury Comet. 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, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Grand Marquis | Comet |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |