1994 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1965 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1965 Plymouth Valiant. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1965 Plymouth Valiant.
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:
1994 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1965 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Grand Marquis | Valiant |
Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |