1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1991 Alpine A 610 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 266 kg more than 1991 Alpine A 610.
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, 1991 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alpine A 610 | 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 610 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |