2000 BMW 318 vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 22 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 295 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. 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, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (303 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |