1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 375 kg more than 1997 Mazda RX-7.
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:
| 1997 Mazda RX-7 | 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-7 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
