1989 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II 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 42 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |
