2002 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1092 kg more than 1982 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Mercury | Talbot |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Samba |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
