2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 27 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 25 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 173 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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 (303 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Marathon | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Marathon | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1690 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |