1996 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1974 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1996 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1974 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Grand Marquis | Valiant |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 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 |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |