1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 692 kg more than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine.
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 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1973 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1973 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
