2000 GMC Safari vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 246 kg more than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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 (353 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (319 Nm). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Safari | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Safari | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 353 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |