2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone, 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Grand Marquis | Leone |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1176 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2450 mm |