2002 Honda Acty vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 24 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 2 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 850 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Honda Acty, 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) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Acty | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Acty | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 660 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 303 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1690 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |