2002 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 248 kg more than 1973 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1973 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1973 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Mercury | Avanti |
Model | Grand Marquis | Avanti |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |