1994 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 830 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Grand Marquis | Chevette |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |