1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 240 kg more than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (303 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
