2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 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 (239 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 (389 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 66 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
