2006 Lancia Lybra vs. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Lancia Lybra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Lybra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 234 kg more than 2006 Lancia Lybra.
Because 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Lybra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lancia Lybra (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Lybra | 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Lybra | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
