2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 Chrysler Viper 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Viper 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 120 kg more than 2000 Chrysler Viper.
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 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chrysler Viper | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7986 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 621 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |