1992 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 845 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corolla. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Grand Marquis | Corolla |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |