1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 21 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara 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 535 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
Model | Guara | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |