2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1979 Seat 133
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 133 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 190 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1979 Seat 133. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1979 Seat 133 | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Grand Marquis | 133 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 55 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2030 mm |