2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 946 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Grand Marquis | Firenza |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 91 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |