1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang 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 365 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang.
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, 1996 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (353 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 353 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |