1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1973 Porsche 908
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 908. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 908 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1172 kg more than 1973 Porsche 908.
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. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1973 Porsche 908 has manual transmission. 1973 Porsche 908 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1973 Porsche 908 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 908 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2195 cc |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 660 kg |
