2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (476 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 476 Nm | 262 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |