1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph TR7 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 656 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR7.
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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph TR7. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1976 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1976 Triumph TR7 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 | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Grand Marquis | TR7 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 161 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |