2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 167 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8274 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |