2006 Mazda 3 vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mazda 3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 3 (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 556 kg more than 2006 Mazda 3.
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, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (303 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda 3 | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 3 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |