1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 260. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 482 kg more than 1976 Volvo 260. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 260. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1976 Volvo 260 has manual transmission. 1976 Volvo 260 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 | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 260 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
