2001 Acura Integra vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2001 Acura Integra is newer by 23 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, 2001 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura Integra 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 520 kg more than 2001 Acura Integra.
Because 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura Integra | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | Integra | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |